England’s number 8 Billy Vunipola is expected to make his return when they take on Japan in their second Rugby World Cup 2023 clash next Monday after serving his 2 match ban from a yellow card he received against Ireland which was later upgraded to red in their RWC warm-up match in Dublin.
After having flanker Tom Curry red-carded against Argentina last week, coach Steve Borthwick is likely to have Vunipola back in his match-day 23 squad.
Last week Vunipola was seen training on his own, away from the rest of the squad, but the defence coach Kevin Sinfield has confirmed the No 8 is fit for selection.
Sinfield says having Vunipola back in camp is a big boost for the team and they are expecting him to lead from the front if he is selected.
England will take on Japan at 7am next Monday in Nice.
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